Category Archives: On the Beat
Nothing will work if system is abused ( 24 July 2005 )
Even the woman in the spotlight, Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz, had a hard time responding to the issue during her summing-up speech yesterday. At certain points, the delegates even heckled and jeered at her. Now that the Umno general assembly […] Continue Reading
A sizzler of an assembly on the cards ( 17 July 2005 )
As in all party elections, if there are candidates who offer bribes, there will also be those who accept bribes – in this case, it will be the delegates who had voted in party elections. For Pak Lah, his concern […] Continue Reading
Living under the shadow of terrorism ( 10 July 2005 )
Like many major cities, London has always been vulnerable and an attack was merely a question of when and not so much if. Sydney, for example, will always be on the radar screen of the terrorists because of Australia's strong […] Continue Reading
More than just a battle ( 03 July 2005 )
The word is that secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Ting Chew Peh, 62, will take on Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy for number two. Should Dr Ting decide to fight it out, he and Chua will have to convince the 2,000-plus […] Continue Reading
More than just a battle ( 03 July 2005 )
The word is that secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Ting Chew Peh, 62, will take on Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy for number two. Should Dr Ting decide to fight it out, he and Chua will have to convince the 2,000-plus […] Continue Reading
Handle controversy on varsity rationally ( 26 June 2005 )
He said the ministry wanted to re-evaluate the medical degrees from the university, adding that the university was not as impressive as those in Malaysia and Western countries. Pointing to the large number of Malaysian students there, Musa said there […] Continue Reading
Let’s keep our best brains at home ( 19 June 2005 )
As the prime minister, Abdullah should be allowed to devote his attention and energy to the larger issues affecting the country. He should not have to worry about a simple transfer request of a university lecturer or a scholarship application. […] Continue Reading
Truly standing up for our country, Malaysia ( 12 June 2005 )
As Michelle Yeoh once put it, "one can practically smell a fellow Malaysian anywhere when one is overseas". The last time fellow Malaysians and I sang aloud and with much passion the Negaraku and to raise the Jalur Gemilang was […] Continue Reading
Get ready to take on the China challenge ( 05 June 2005 )
Foreign newsmen attending the 58th World Newspaper Congress and 12th World Editors Forum in Seoul last week may not even have noticed what nationality kim chi they were being served but to the South Korean reporters and traders at the […] Continue Reading
Pile on pressure against the corrupt ( 29 May 2005 )
He has lessened the opportunities for corrupt activities by improving the public service delivery system and increasing transparency and accountability in the public sector. That is not all. Abdullah has set up institutions promoting national integrity to instil a culture […] Continue Reading
